"This awesome book explores the culture and achievements of ancient Egypt through the examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries. Each primary-source artifact offers the reader significant clues to the civilization's technologies, cultural traditions, foods, and conflicts"--Provided by publisher.
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ISBN: 9780778728740 (hardcover)
Physical Description:32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 28 cm.print
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Who were the ancient Egyptians? -- Digging up the past -- The mighty Nile -- Pharaohs and dynasties -- Daily life in ancient Egypt -- Food, feasts, and famines -- Science and medicine -- Pyramids and temples -- Reading and writing -- Gods and the afterlife -- Trade and war -- Enduring Egypt -- Make your own papyrus scroll -- Glossary.